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Step 1: pay special attention to the following topics and issues:

  • Toys that may encourage violence and aggression
  • Toys that may promote pro-social behavior
  • Gender differences in toy selection and preference and/or social encouragement of gender-specific toys
  • Cultural influences on toys

Write a one-paragraph summary of the main findings from these articles, as they relate to the bulleted topics and issues.

Step 2: investigate popular toys on the market today. See if you can find toys that fall into the four categories above: those that may promote aggression; those that may promote pro-social behavior; those that seem to encourage or discourage gender stereotyping; and those that seem to encourage or discourage cultural differences and/or stereotyping. Identify and investigate a minimum of two toys; from one of the categories. Discuss your observations about these two categories. Use the questions below as guidance for your analysis of the toys.

  • How has your research on toys and gender influenced your views on the relative influences of environment and heredity on gender and identity development in children?
  • From your review of the literature and your examination of actual toys on the market, do you believe that some toys may increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior in children? Under what circumstances might this occur? Explain.
  • How has your research on toys and aggression influenced your views on the relative influences of environment and heredity on aggressive behavior in children?
  • Do any of the toys reflect or indicate cultural and ethnic stereotypes? What effect can you see this having on the development of self-concept and identity?

Create a 4- to 5-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation of your findings including detailed speakers notes. Your presentation should summarize the two or more toys you investigated and present your findings on how toys influence development. Conclude your presentation with a discussion of the following:

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.